Achieve the Perfect Smile
with Teeth Whitening
Whoever said that the
first impression is the strongest one was right. Apart from a
nice suit, a great haircut and a confident character, a
beautiful white smile is a must-have. One could think of
whitening toothpaste, but it only works on surface stains
because the concentration of bleaching agent is very low. This
is why cosmetic dentistry is needed.
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It is a discipline
within dentistry that focuses in the modification of
appearance of a patient's oral cavity, thus it is altered
to match the patient's subjective concept of what is
pleasing. Teeth whitening appeals to everyone who desires
a fresh and young look and because the process is pretty
simple and fairly affordable, it has become popular all
around the world.
Cosmetic dentistry can be a very simple procedure like
reshaping a front tooth or it can be more complex
involving all teeth. The most common procedure is teeth
whitening. It represents a procedure that lightens teeth
and helps remove stains and discoloration. |
A popular choice is the
in-office bleaching. This type of dentistry is performed in
the dentist office and requires several visits. A bleaching
agent is applied on the teeth, and a special light is used to
enhance the action of the agent. Laser bleaching is a similar
whitening procedure, but, instead of light, the dentist uses a
laser. This method is mainly used for removing stains from
aging, tobacco and coffee, but it is also possible that the
tooth may be stained on the inside, because of certain
substances in the human body. Teeth whitening, the most
popular procedure, improves the appearance of teeth at a lower
cost than other techniques. The only disadvantage is that it
must be repeated from time to time to help maintain a bright
color.
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Another
procedure in this ever expanding field of cosmetic
dentistry is the use of tooth veneers. They represent
a good alternative because they require little or no
anesthesia. The dentist simply glues a
specially-shaped porcelain or plastic over the front
of your teeth, but unlike the bleaching technique they
are not as natural-like. |
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Cosmetic dentistry does
so much more than just making your teeth look whiter.
Especially teeth whitening doesn't sacrifice the quality of
teeth like a bridge does, because neighboring teeth are not
altered to support an implant or other elements, so you could
say it's a tooth-saving technique. Most of all you will gain
confidence. This, in turn, will allow you to speak, smile and
eat with comfort and a lot more confidence. A carefully chosen
dentist office will make you say goodbye to worries about
misplaced dentures or pastes and glues.
A major problem
involving teeth whitening is that bleaching may not improve
your smile if you have had bonding or tooth-colored fillings
placed in your front teeth. The whitener will not affect the
color of these materials causing them to stand out in your
whitened smile. If this is the case, in the field of cosmetic
dentistry there are other options like porcelain veneers or
dental bonding.
Mainly used by movie or rock stars, cosmetic procedures are
now universally affordable because of the new tooth whitening
kits. This means that you can perform almost the same
procedures that the dentist does. Home done teeth whitening
may be faster and cheaper, but it is not recommended if you
have oral problems. It is better to have the opinion of a
specialist than suffer from irritations or minor sensitivity.
However, the choice belongs to you and with the help of
cosmetic dentistry you can have the smile of a superstar.
Considering all of this, cosmetic dentistry is becoming more
and more popular. As a plus, the spread of American culture
worldwide, where a beautiful smile equals a "Hollywood smile",
is quite motivating. Either for closing a major contract with
the smile of a winner on your face or to bring an extra spark
on your teeth for your loved one, teeth whitening is the
solution and it seems its here to stay.
by Ron Mark |
